ESG News from Leading Brands

Diversity & Inclusion

Choose to Challenge: How Investing in Women Strengthens Families and Communities

Mar 16, 2021 10:15 AM ET

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is “choose to challenge,” which encourages every one of us to call out gender bias and inequality, and to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements.

Health & Healthcare

International Medical Corps and FedEx Team-Up to Support COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts in California

Mar 16, 2021 10:00 AM ET

International Medical Corps launched its COVID-19 vaccination activities in Los Angeles during the first week of March at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital (MLKCH) and Kedren Community Health Center (KCHC).

Innovation & Technology

Global Workplace Standard for Mica Processors Released

Mar 16, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Responsible Minerals Initiative and Responsible Mica Initiative release Global Workplace Standard for Mica Processors

Research, Reports & Publications

CLP Achieves 2020 Carbon Intensity Target on Path to Climate Vision 2050

Mar 16, 2021 9:15 AM ET

CLP Group has achieved a key milestone in its decarbonisation journey amid the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more in its latest Sustainability Report.

Environment

Environmental Justice in Los Angeles

Mar 16, 2021 8:00 AM ET

For communities such as West Long Beach, Wilmington, San Pedro, and Carson - a 30-minute drive south of downtown Los Angeles — environmental injustice stems from the fossil fuel industry which, for impacted communities, is right on their doorstep.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Starbucks, PayPal and PSEG Join Ceres' Company Network

Mar 15, 2021 6:30 PM ET

Starbucks Corp., PayPal Holdings Inc. and PSEG have joined the Ceres Company Network, the sustainability nonprofit Ceres announced today.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

One Year Later: How Businesses Stepped up Their Social Responsibility, Employee Giving, and Wellness Programs in the Face of COVID-19

Mar 15, 2021 5:25 PM ET

It has been one year since the pandemic first prompted "stay-at-home" orders and business shutdowns.

Education

How Qualcomm Is Powering Educational Experiences at Home and Around the World

Mar 15, 2021 4:30 PM ET

Education is fundamental to improving lives across the globe, and so it’s crucial that we all do what we can to inspire and prepare the next generation of inventors who will drive innovation. It’s more important now than ever.

Diversity & Inclusion

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Shined a Light on Mental Health and Sparked a Movement to Change the Way We Work

Mar 15, 2021 3:45 PM ET

Arianna Huffington, founder of Thrive Global, and Ellyn Shook, chief leadership and human resources officer at Accenture, recently joined Merck’s Dr. Julie Gerberding, chief patient officer and executive vice president, to talk.

Diversity & Inclusion

Q&A with Keysight's Director of Inclusion & Diversity — Women's History Month and Gender Diversity Trends

Mar 15, 2021 3:35 PM ET

Leslie Camino’s role includes activating Keysight's enterprise wide ecosystem to foster an inclusive environment that serves as a competitive advantage, while increasing opportunities and innovation through a diverse workforce.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mondelēz International Snackfutures Joins Upcycled Food Association

Mar 15, 2021 3:30 PM ET

SnackFutures, the Mondelēz International, Inc. innovation and venture hub, today announced its membership to the Upcycled Food Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing food waste by growing the upcycled economy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Stanley Black & Decker Names Joe Simms Chief Diversity Officer

Mar 15, 2021 3:15 PM ET

In this role, Simms will champion a broad approach to diversity, equity and inclusion to accelerate company performance, optimize organizational culture, enhance transparency and strengthen accountability.

Environment

Jim Thorne, President of Nourish Ventures and SVP, Partnerships & Strategy for Griffith Foods Hosted Networking discussion at Future Food Tech Summit

Mar 15, 2021 3:00 PM ET

Jim Thorne, President of Nourish Ventures and SVP, Partnerships & Strategy for Griffith Foods hosted a networking discussion at Future Food-Tech Summit!

Energy

Chevron is Advancing A Lower-Carbon Future

Mar 15, 2021 2:30 PM ET

See Chevron’s perspective and actions to advance a lower-carbon future. These actions will make energy and global supply chains more sustainable – helping industries and customers that use our products build the lower-carbon world we all desire.

Education

Discovery Education Brings Together Thought Leaders to Amplify Social-Emotional Learning

Mar 15, 2021 2:30 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

MetLife Elevates Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Role through New Reporting Line to CEO

Mar 15, 2021 1:15 PM ET

Dr. Cindy Pace, MetLife's Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, will add a new reporting line directly to the CEO, underscoring the company’s commitment to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in its business strategy.

Events, Media & Communications

Women Who Code: CONNECT Forward IG Live: Interview With Velia Carboni, Executive Vice President at VF Corp

Mar 15, 2021 1:05 PM ET

Hear from Velia Carboni, VF Chief Digital Technology Officer, on how a digital mindset and cultural shift are the solutions to surviving the ever-changing technology landscape, especially for women in technology.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CEOs Discuss Long-Term Plans from Corporate Issuer and Investor Perspectives

Mar 15, 2021 1:05 PM ET

Leading corporate CEOs gathered virtually with former Vanguard Chair Bill McNabb and NRG CEO Mauricio Gutierrez for Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose’s© (CECP) CEO Virtual Roundtable Series.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alkermes VP of Marketing Shares What Inspires His Work

Mar 15, 2021 12:45 PM ET

We continue to recognize our passionate employees by spotlighting their “Why” for joining the Alkermes psychiatry team. Damon Harrell, VP of Marketing, shares why he’s inspired to make a difference for those living with serious mental illness.

Research, Reports & Publications

Circular Economy: A Solution to the Covid-19 Crisis?

Mar 15, 2021 12:15 PM ET

When the Covid-19 crisis started to unfold in early spring last year, little did we know about what we could expect.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Guide to Successful Marketing Pro Bono

Mar 15, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Join Taproot Foundation's free webinar on Wednesday, March 31 at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT for everything you need to know about planning for and managing marketing pro bono to successfully boost your communications and storytelling efforts

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

An App That Makes Financial Sense for Older LGBTQ Adults

Mar 15, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Like many people, Frank Liu and Donna Sue Johnson worry about being able to take care of themselves and their partners as they age.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Why the Recycling System Is Not Broken

Mar 15, 2021 11:45 AM ET

I'm all about circularity – and that means I'm not willing to scrap recycling just because it has flaws.

Health & Healthcare

IBM Enters Second Phase of NIH Contract for Development of Verifiable Health Status Reporting and Contact Tracing

Mar 15, 2021 11:00 AM ET

IBM today announced that it has been awarded the second phase of the Digital Health Solutions for COVID-19 contract by the National Institutes of Health to continue its work to develop and implement digital health solutions.

Energy

Mining's Advancement Towards a Clean Energy Future

Mar 15, 2021 11:00 AM ET

The momentum of many industries advancing towards net-carbon neutrality is unstoppable. The focus on clean energy technologies today is led by the global drive for decarbonization..